13/05/2026
“Our aim is for true empowerment, not programmes that foster dependency. By removing constraints, we can help break the poverty cycle and enable communities to reach their full potential,” says Sihol Aritonang, President Director of PT RAPP, the operating arm of APRIL Group.
One programme in Riau Province is helping turn local potential into real economic resilience through seedling provision, continuous mentoring, and improved access to markets. The programme continues to support communities in building more stable and diversified income streams. In 2024, farmers produced up to 26,000 kilograms of bananas and more than 33,600 pineapples, helping position villages in Riau as emerging agricultural production hubs.
As part of APRIL2030, the company’s sustainability commitment to drive inclusive progress, APRIL Group continues to support communities through sustainable livelihood programmes that help strengthen local economic resilience. Read more: https://www.aprilasia.com/en/sustainability/sustainability-report